Management

Chairman, President and CEO
Dr. Fred Sancilio - Dr. Sancilio has over 40 years of experience in the pharmaceutical research, development, manufacturing and distribution industries. Prior to founding SCI, Dr. Sancilio founded three successful pharmaceutical companies, including aaiPharma Inc., a premiere contract research organization. Dr. Sancilio is an experienced pharmaceutical executive, development scientist and accomplished entrepreneur. He has published over 20 articles in peer reviewed scientific journals, holds 14 domestic and international patents and has presented to scientists in conferences around the world. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to the development of over 1,000 drugs marketed in the United States, Europe and Asia. Dr. Sancilio earned a Ph.D. in Physical and Analytical Chemistry and an M.S. from Rutgers University.

Vice President, Research and Development
Dr. Thorsteinn Thorsteinsson –  Prior to joining SCI, Dr. Thorsteinsson was employed at TransTech Pharma, deCODE Genetics, and most recently as Group Leader at Banner Pharmacaps, the second largest pharmaceutical soft gelatin capsule manufacturer in the United States.  At Banner, Dr. Thorsteinsson led a research and development group responsible for developing OTC and Rx soft gelatin capsules and chewable soft gelatin capsules for clinical studies and commercialization.  Dr. Thorsteinsson earned a Ph.D. in Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Research at University of Iceland

Vice President, Clinical Research
Dr. Alan Ryan – Prior to joining Sancilio & Company, Dr. Ryan was employed at Martek Biosciences and Abbott Laboratories.  While at Abbott, he managed the submission of two drugs:  Lovaza®, to treat hypertriglyceridemia, and NeoProfen®, to treat patent ductus arteriosus in premature infants.  Dr. Ryan is an author of over 175 articles published in peer-reviewed medical journals.  Dr. Ryan earned a Ph.D. in  Biological Anthropology, Nutrition at the University of Michigan.

Director of Production
Subransu Tripathy – Mr. Tripathy has over 20 years of experience in the fields of commercial and clinical manufacturing and product development of pharmaceutical formulations. He is specialized in formulation and softgel production and formerly directed softgel manufacturing operations at Pharmaceutics International. Mr. Tripathy earned a Masters in Production Management from the Indian Institutes of Management and a BPharm. in Pharmacy from Berhempur University. He is certified as a food safety professional and lead auditor for total quality management and is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt.

Director of Human Resources & Marketing Strategy
Alex Sancilio – Mrs. Sancilio is the founder of Charter Pacific, Inc., a full service benefits agency for small to mid-sized businesses, providing services to more than 10,000 people with recognition as a top regional benefit consultant. She has extensive experience in public relations, including television and print advertisements, for commercial interests ranging from banking to retail consumer products.

Chief Legal Officer and Vice President, Strategic Development
Daren Graham - Prior to joining SCI, Mr. Graham was an associate at Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo in Boston, Massachusetts. While at Mintz Levin, Mr. Graham acted as outside legal counsel for both public and private companies, including in connection with numerous initial and secondary public offerings, venture capital financings for emerging technology-based companies, and ongoing Securities and Exchange Commission reporting requirements for publicly traded companies. Mr. Graham earned a JD from Boston College Law School and a BBA in Finance from Northeastern State University of Oklahoma.

Vice President, Marketing & Sales
John Rowland - Prior to joining SCI, Mr. Rowland was the Vice President of Marketing at Diamond Crystal Brands. There, he had responsibility for all Marketing, R&D, Quality Assurance, Co-Packer Management, Pricing Management, International Sales, Websites and Social Media. Mr. Rowland has over 35 years of experience in building brands at Procter & Gamble, Tree of Life, Bolthouse Farms, as well as Diamond Crystal Brands. He has a unique blend of technical and marketing experience, as he earned his Chemical Engineering degree from the University of Dayton and started in R&D at Procter & Gamble before assuming responsibility for both Marketing and R&D functions.